Studio Album · No. 6
Dark Horse Songwriting Credits by Nickelback
Produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange, Nickelback, Joey Moi · Engineered by Robert John "Mutt" Lange, Joey Moi, Randy Staub, Chris Lord-Alge
Roadrunner Records
Post-grungeHard rockAlternative metal
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 11 of 11 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 11 / 11 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Nickelback carries a lyricist or composer credit.
11 trackswritten by Nickelback
0 tracksoutside writers
Nickelback's roles on this album
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
11
Tracks
1
Lyricists
3
Producers
5 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
2008
Released
Awards & Recognition 1
Juno Award for Rock Album of the Year (2009)
Data Insight
Dark Horse pairs Nickelback's self-written songs with the production of Robert John "Mutt" Lange, who also took co-writing credits on several tracks, his first major collaboration with the band. It produced the top-ten ballad "Gotta Be Somebody" alongside party-rock singles like "Burn It to the Ground." The band wrote the album with Lange's input, and it won Rock Album of the Year at the 2009 Juno Awards.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Something in Your Mouth
|
Chad Kroeger | Chad KroegerRyan PeakeMike KroegerDaniel AdairRobert John Lange | Robert John "Mutt" LangeNickelbackJoey Moi | Chad Kroeger (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Burn It to the Ground
|
Chad Kroeger | Chad KroegerRyan PeakeMike KroegerDaniel AdairJoey Moi | Robert John "Mutt" LangeNickelbackJoey Moi | Chad Kroeger (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Gotta Be Somebody
#10
|
Chad Kroeger | Chad KroegerRyan PeakeMike KroegerDaniel Adair | Robert John "Mutt" LangeNickelbackJoey Moi | Chad Kroeger (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
I'd Come for You
|
Chad Kroeger | Chad KroegerRyan PeakeMike KroegerDaniel AdairRobert John Lange | Robert John "Mutt" LangeNickelbackJoey Moi | Chad Kroeger (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Next Go Round
|
Chad Kroeger | Chad KroegerRyan PeakeMike KroegerDaniel Adair | Robert John "Mutt" LangeNickelbackJoey Moi | Chad Kroeger (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Just to Get High
|
Chad Kroeger | Chad KroegerRyan PeakeMike KroegerDaniel Adair | Robert John "Mutt" LangeNickelbackJoey Moi | Chad Kroeger (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Never Gonna Be Alone
|
Chad Kroeger | Chad KroegerRyan PeakeMike KroegerDaniel AdairRobert John Lange | Robert John "Mutt" LangeNickelbackJoey Moi | Chad Kroeger (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Shakin' Hands
|
Chad Kroeger | Chad KroegerRyan PeakeMike KroegerDaniel AdairRobert John LangeJoey Moi | Robert John "Mutt" LangeNickelbackJoey Moi | Chad Kroeger (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
S.E.X.
|
Chad Kroeger | Chad KroegerRyan PeakeMike KroegerDaniel Adair | Robert John "Mutt" LangeNickelbackJoey Moi | Chad Kroeger (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
If Today Was Your Last Day
|
Chad Kroeger | Chad KroegerRyan PeakeMike KroegerDaniel AdairRobert John Lange | Robert John "Mutt" LangeNickelbackJoey Moi | Chad Kroeger (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
This Afternoon
|
Chad Kroeger | Chad KroegerRyan PeakeMike KroegerDaniel AdairRobert John Lange | Robert John "Mutt" LangeNickelbackJoey Moi | Chad Kroeger (Lead Vocals) |
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Frequently Asked Questions Dark Horse
Did Nickelback write Dark Horse themselves?
Mostly. Dark Horse was written by the band, but producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange also took co-writing credits on several tracks. It was the band's first album made with Lange.
Who produced Dark Horse by Nickelback?
Dark Horse was produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange, famous for his work with AC/DC, Def Leppard, and Shania Twain. His involvement shaped the album's polished, hook-heavy sound.
Who wrote "Gotta Be Somebody" by Nickelback?
"Gotta Be Somebody" was written by Nickelback with producer Mutt Lange. The ballad reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, the band's sixth and most recent top-ten hit there.
Did Dark Horse by Nickelback win any awards?
Yes. Dark Horse won Rock Album of the Year at the 2009 Juno Awards, where the band took three of five nominations. It was a major commercial and awards success in Canada.
How well did Dark Horse by Nickelback sell?
Dark Horse sold around five million copies worldwide and was certified 3x Platinum in the United States and 4x Platinum in Canada. It produced eight charting singles.
What genre is Dark Horse by Nickelback?
Dark Horse is a post-grunge and hard rock album with alternative metal elements. It mixes power ballads with raucous party-rock anthems.